Forge Multiplayer help

by **alanek2002** » 22 May 2017, 01:43

I understand that forge multiplayer is still a work in process, but I'm not having issues with the game crashing after connecting... I'm having trouble connecting to other people.

For me, when I create a server, it gives me the local address, 10.0.0.x:36743, which might be helpful if I was in the same network as the other guy.

When they create a server, they get a proper IP address, 192.xxx.x.xx:36743

In both cases, when we try to connect, we get the connection timed out error from forge.

How do I use what we have to get a proper address to enter? Rather, what format does your server address take when you're able to successfully connect?

Thank you for your help.

by **friarsol** » 22 May 2017, 02:05

Currently that popup only shows local IPs, your friends IP is probably 192.168.*.* which is also local. To get your external IP, use a site like: https://www.whatismyip.com/

Additionally, you may need to make sure your router/firewall is allowing that port to be connected to.

by **alanek2002** » 22 May 2017, 02:09

All right, Thanks! In which case, is the proper format (External IP):Port, similar to how it shows up with the local IP?

edit: All right, we've gotten into the lobby. Now, when trying to start a game. "Connection to host was interrupted."

Why. T.T